All across the country, the pulmonary hypertension community is joining the effort to see our climbers to Kilimanjaro’s summit and help them realize their goal of raising $100,000 for PH research and patient- and family-serving programs. The list below reflects our volunteer “trailblazers” – and how you can become a part of the growing excitement as Drs. Benza and Frantz, and Jessica Lazar, PA, prepare for departure!

Unity Walks

Pittsburgh, Penn. Unity Walk

January 29 at 11:00 a.m.Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), starting in the Sandusky Entrance waiting roomHosted by Dr. Benza; Jessica Lazar, PA; the AGH team and the Pittsburgh PH Support GroupFollowing the Unity Walk, a Q&A session with the climbers and a brown bag lunch will be held.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Merle Reeseman, Pittsburgh PH Support Group co-leader, at ohpa.pher@gmail.com or 724 458-5573.

To make a donation in support of their efforts, contact Merle Reeseman

February 13 at 1:00 p.m.Ramsey County Public Library – Maplewood BranchHosted by the Minn. Metro Area PH Support GroupJoin the Metro Area community for a 6-minute indoor symbolic walk, with the option to attend a PH support group meeting following the event.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Barbara Tuccitto Warren, Minn. Metro PH Support Group member at twassociates@comcast.net

North Central Florida Unity Awareness Event

February 17 at 11:30 a.m.Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, Fla., to be held in the AtriumHosted by North Central Florida PH Support GroupJoin the North Central Florida community for an opportunity to raise awareness of PH and our Kilimanjaro climbers’ story.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Betty O’Byrne, North Central Fla. PH Support Group leader at ncfph@yahoo.com

San Francisco Bay Area Unity Walk

February 19Hosted by Actelion PharmaceuticalsActelion employees in South San Francisco will walk 1.9 miles in honor of the climbers’ efforts. Other employees across the country will be wearing a commemorative shirt and a pedometer with the goal of walking at least 1.9 miles throughout the day!

Orange County, Calif. Unity Walk

Walk participants will receive a t-shirt with this inspiring design!

February 20Mission Viejo, Calif., at the Mission Hospital Conference Center parking lotJointly hosted by the Wojo PH Support Group of Orange County and the Newport Beach PH Support Group. Join the Orange County PH community to walk or support participants as they walk 1,933 feet in support of our Kilimanjaro climbers, who are climbing 19,334 feet.

Winston-Salem, N.C. Unity Walk

February 23 at 6:00 p.m.Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, N.C., starting at the BestHealth locationHosted by the Piedmont PH Support GroupJoin the Piedmont community for an indoor mall walk followed by fun activities.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Cindy Pickles, Piedmont PH Support Group leader at cpickles50@gmail.com

Virtual Unity Walks

The PH Professional Network of allied health providers is holding a virtual unity walk to show solidarity for Jessica Lazar, PA, in her quest to help forge a Path to a Cure. Please visit their website to donate.

Generation Hope Virtual Unity Walk Campaign

PHA’s Generation Hope is a group of PH patients in their late teens, 20s and 30s. This February, members of Generation Hope are hosting virtual walks across the country to raise funding and awareness in support of the Path to a Cure climb. Check out the pages below to learn more about how the next generation of PHers is coming together to help find a cure for PH!

The information provided on the PHA website is provided for general information only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual needs.